NCLEX-PN
Reduction of Risk Potential NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is planning an educational session for a group of parents with toddlers. Based on the two leading causes of death in toddlers, the nurse should make which topics priority? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Drowning and motor vehicle accidents are the top two causes of death in toddlers, making water safety and car seat use priority topics.
Question 2 of 5
The charge nurse is planning assignments on a medical unit. Which client should be assigned to the practical nurse (PN)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The PN is a licensed provider and can perform this complex task. Irrigating and redressing a leg wound requires clinical skills appropriate for a PN, whereas the other tasks are either simpler or require an RN.
Question 3 of 5
The client with dementia and confusion is transferred from the hospital to the nursing home. The client's family has not yet arrived at the nursing home. Which direction is appropriate for the RN to provide to the LPN?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing the client near the nurse's station ensures supervision and safety for a client with dementia, who is at risk for falling or wandering.
Question 4 of 5
Which of these actions by the nurse best prevents medication errors when administering medications to a client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using two forms of client identification (e.g., name and medical record number) is the best practice to prevent medication errors by ensuring the right client receives the medication.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is evaluating the performance of the UAP. The nurse should provide feedback to the UAP about which unsafe action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Grasping the cord to unplug the pump can damage the cord, increasing the risk of electrical shock, requiring feedback to the UAP.